On January 11th, the Indian box office witnessed a clash of titans as Prabhas’ “Salaar” went head-to-head with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki.” The competition was fierce, with both films attracting massive audiences, but the numbers tell a distinct story.
Salaar’s Strong Start
“Salaar” made an impressive debut, selling a staggering 2,18,467 tickets across 5365 shows, achieving an occupancy rate of 16.34%. The film showed particularly strong performances in national chains:
- PVR recorded 17,108 ticket sales, contributing ₹0.30 crore to the revenue.
- INOX followed with 7,307 tickets, adding ₹0.10 crore.
- Cinepolis sold 5,281 tickets, generating ₹0.08 crore.
In total, “Salaar” earned a robust ₹2.64 crore across all theatres on its opening day, marking a successful launch.
Dunki’s Performance
Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki,” while not matching “Salaar’s” numbers, still posted respectable figures. It sold 86,560 tickets from 4067 shows, securing an occupancy rate of 9.36%. The breakdown in national chains was as follows:
- PVR led with 17,788 tickets, amounting to ₹0.35 crore.
- INOX contributed with 7,842 tickets, totaling ₹0.13 crore.
- Cinepolis added 4,214 tickets, equating to ₹0.05 crore.
The overall collection for “Dunki” on its first day stood at ₹1.23 crore across all theatres.
Conclusion
The day’s box office results clearly showed “Salaar” taking the lead over “Dunki,” thanks to its higher ticket sales and occupancy rates. However, both films have demonstrated their appeal, setting the stage for an exciting box office race. The coming days will reveal how each film sustains its momentum and whether “Dunki” can close the gap with “Salaar.”
